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Brevard County, FL – NASA has issued an Interim Directive (NID 3351.150) detailing Reduction in Force (RIF) procedures, raising concerns about potential job losses at Kennedy Space Center (KSC) and affiliated NASA facilities in Brevard County. The directive, which took effect on February 11, 2025, outlines how NASA plans to downsize its workforce, citing factors such as funding constraints, reorganization, and mission adjustments.

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According to the directive, NASA will conduct workforce reshaping efforts that may include:

• Employee layoffs under Reduction in Force (RIF) procedures.
• Voluntary Separation Incentive Programs (VSIP) and Voluntary Early Retirement Authority (VERA) as alternatives to layoffs.
• Reassignments and transfers of functions to other NASA centers or federal agencies.
• Furloughs exceeding 30 days for employees in affected areas.

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The cuts are expected to target employees across multiple NASA centers, including KSC, which serves as a major employer in Brevard County.

Kennedy Space Center is home to thousands of NASA employees, contractors, and support staff. While the directive does not specify exact numbers for workforce reductions at KSC, it confirms that all NASA centers, technical support facilities, and headquarters staff will be affected.

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Brevard County’s local economy is heavily reliant on NASA and aerospace-related industries, meaning job cuts could affect not only federal employees but also contractors, private-sector businesses, and local services that support the space industry.

The announcement comes amid broader federal workforce reductions across multiple agencies, including:

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• National Park Service (NPS): 1,000 job cuts nationwide.
• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS): 400 job losses.
• U.S. Forest Service: Over 3,400 employees laid off.
• Contractor layoffs expected at various federal installations.

As part of NASA’s strategy, employees at KSC could face reassignments to different locations or positions, potentially reducing the workforce in Brevard County.

The directive states that NASA will comply with applicable federal labor laws and union agreements when implementing workforce reductions. Employees who qualify for retention based on tenure, performance, and veterans’ preference may be less likely to be affected.

Local officials and aerospace industry leaders are closely watching the situation, as Brevard County’s economy could see ripple effects from any significant job losses at NASA.

For now, NASA employees and contractors at KSC should prepare for potential reductions, reassignments, or furloughs as the agency finalizes its workforce plans.

The Space Coast Rocket will continue monitoring NASA’s workforce cuts and their impact on Brevard County. If you or someone you know is affected by these changes, we’d love to hear your story.

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